Booze

28 Sep 2010

Saturdays – Forgo Adulthood at the Knitting Factory

Let’s just get it out of the way right now: adulthood sucks. There’s insurance you’re not eligible for, careers you’re unqualified for, and you just don’t get that Justin Bieber (though he’s much more awesome slowed down 800%). Wouldn’t it be nice to go back to the time when your

Dan Cerruti - 99 Cent Store Cowboy 0
21 Sep 2010

The Manhattan Inn: Not Actually In Manhattan

If you’re sick of the speakeasy aesthetic, then, The Manhattan Inn is probably not for you.  Maybe you just can’t relate to it. Kind of like books, because they’re all like: “One summmahh, when I was vacaaationing with my cousins, I met Rrrrafaelo Rotundo, and he shooowed me how to

Anna G - Caliburg Contributor 0
22 Jul 2010

Beco: A Non-Cheesy Brazilian Alternative

I’m not sure if it’s because of all those terrible Brazilian restaurants in Midtown, but for some reason, whenever anyone mentions anything about going to a Brazilian restaurant, I’ll just assume it’s going to be incredibly meat-heavy, Pan-South American (as opposed to actually Brazilian), neon-lighted, and generally horrible.  UNTIL NOW.

Anna G - Caliburg Contributor 0
15 Jul 2010

Sweet Ups Bar in Williamsburg: As Sweet as it Used to Be?

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about this bar is: “Whoa man, you’ve changed”.  So the bad news is, it’s not as cozy and secret-y as it once was in say, 2006.  But, really, the whole faux speakeasy thing has really been over for quite a while. 

Anna G - Caliburg Contributor 0
28 Jun 2010

Floyd in NYC: So Much Beer, So Few Dollars

There are a few reasons a person might drink six cans of shit beer in one sitting. Getting fired. Getting dumped. The United States losing to Ghana. Weekday afternoons. You know, truly heartbreaking shit. Luckily, like most necessities in this city, there is a bar for that. Floyd, which sits

Polina Yamshchikov - Flirt Poor 0
19 Jun 2010

Brooklyn Bid N' Booze

If there is something better in this world of ours that beats a Brooklyn rooftop party during the summer, it is that THIS particular party has a silent auction featuring Kenyan Artist Edward Orato, and that all the proceeds go to the Community Alliance Network Charity (CAN), who work to

Anna G - Caliburg Contributor 0
06 Apr 2010

The Lounge at Dixon Place: Cheap Booze, Free Live Music!

An exciting new spot for broke-asses has turned up on the Lower East Side. The Lounge at Dixon Place is now open for business and celebrating its upcoming grand opening with free music nights and a special party. The official grand opening on Thursday, April 8th, will feature music by

Danielle Levanas - Bargain Soul Huntress 0